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Eleanor Walsh sewing thesis book and transcript

 Item — Box: OSBCHI-B-SSA-52.a., Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Eleanor Walsh's sewing thesis, a graduation requirement, is a paper book with hand drawn patterns and handwritten explanations of pattern making and garment construction. It includes sample miniature cotton and muslin garments and wax paper pattern pieces used to construct some of them. Sister Virginia Jung, OSB prepared the transcript of the text of the paper book.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The materials in this collection are unrestricted.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository

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